St. Tropez, Cannes, Monaco, those are some of my favorite spots during summer time. Here even black seems not so basic anymore…
My look: Ruffled stretch-lace midi dress, lace-trimmed stretch-silk satin underwired balconette bra and matching lace-trimmed stretch-silk satin briefs
, all by Dolce & Gabbana, Bianca leather sandals by Saint Laurent, «Paris Cosmopolite» Pré-fall 2017 Métiers d’Art Gabrielle bag and wide cuff, both by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today’s post is spotlighting the latest trend in footwear, heel art. From logo details to animal-inspired embellishments, these shoes will definitely get a lot of attention.
Elephant heel ankle boots by Dorateymur
Opyum logo-heel patent-leather pumps by Saint Laurent
Fur-lined suede ankle boots by Loewe
Velvet ankle boots by Dries Van Noten
Baroque pumps by Ralph & Russo
Zaha suede pumps by Nicholas Kirkwood
Suede-trimmed leather pumps by J.W.Anderson
Stretch-knit boots by Burberry
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Siren call: a fire-engine-red ankle boot is an instant fall upgrade. Step to it.
Robin buckled leather ankle boots by Gianvito Rossi
Stretch-jersey sock boots by Balenciaga
Downtown 85 suede boots by Aquazzura
Ellipse velvet ankle boots by Tom Ford
Loulou velvet ankle boots by Saint Laurent
I am such a big fan of red booties. If you would like to see my complete look, click here please.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht
Still looking for some glamorous daytime beachwear? Emilio Pucci’s instantly recognisable kaleidoscopic designs have always been favoured by those in the know, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, making any Pucci printed piece an intelligent buy – whether it’s one of the brand’s iconic bikinis or a chic cover-up. For me, it truly is the ultimate luxe swimwear brand.
My look: Fiore Maya asymmetric printed silk-chiffon dress, Fiore Maya printed triangle bikini and Fiore Maya printed cotton-gauze pareo
, all by Emilio Pucci, Candy metallic elaphe platform sandals
by Saint Laurent, embroidered brocade drawstring backpack by Gucci, woven straw visor by Stella McCartney, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline and pearl necklace by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
A huge thank you to my daughter for taking the pictures!
Hot off the runway, these glitter must-haves are the absolute cult boots this season!
Saint Laurent‘s latest Creative Director, Anthony Vaccarello, created those slouchy, knee-high boots covered in sparkle, that catch the light in all the right ways and grounded most of the looks on the fashion house’s F/W 2017 runway.
Like a disco ball for your feet, the ultimate show-stopper, they have been handcrafted in Italy and encrusted with 3000 Swarovski crystals that cover even the signature cone heel. Needless to say, they’ve taken over social media since they first appeared and dominated many Instagram feeds.
TO SHOP THE NIKI CRYSTAL-EMBELLISHED BOOTS, CLICK HERE PLEASE.
Hurry up, despite their expensive price tag, they are selling out like crazy…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com and Saint Laurent
Cherish the last days of summer, soon it will be time for tights and knitwear again, which of course can be fun as well. Stripes are still trending, make sure you are not putting those away. This is your first step to great fall style.
My look: Belted suede jacket by Gucci, striped knit top and matching striped skirt, both by Salvatore Ferragamo, metallic-trimmed leather clutch and Paris ankle boots, both by Saint Laurent, leather and suede waist belt by Balmain and floral sunglasses by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
With just enough room for your phone, keys and cards, mini bags are a fuss-free day-to-night option. Perfect for traveling light, these compact bags are just as stylish as their regular and oversized versions. From shoulder bags to cross-body, clutch and tote styles, mini bags come in a range of colorways and designs.
Look out for Givenchy‘s Antigona, Dolce & Gabbana‘s Sicily, Fendi‘s Peekaboo, Stella McCartney‘s Falabella and many more, for scaled-down versions of iconic bags.
Trend alert! Wear two or three at a time! Below are some of the best options to choose from.
LoL, Sandra
The Falabella tiny faux brushed-leather shoulder bag by Stella McCartney
Galleria Baby textured-leather tote by Prada
Peekaboo mini whipstitched leather shoulder bag by Fendi
Lock small leather shoulder bag by Valentino
Sac De Jour Nano textured-leather tote by Saint Laurent
Antigona Mini leather shoulder bag by Givenchy
Sylvie mini chain-embellished leather shoulder bag by Gucci
The Marcie mini textured-leather shoulder bag by Chloé
Sicily small embellished textured-leather tote
by Dolce & Gabbana
Paloma nano spiked matte and patent-leather tote by Christian Louboutin
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, via Pinterest, Fashionjunkiie, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar
Last Saturday, I drove back from my detox week in Baden-Baden to arrive punctually for Street Parade in Zurich. Time to retox…! I always love to enjoy the most attended technoparade in Europe in the safe surroundings of the beautiful garden of the Hotel Baur au Lac.
My look: Embellished striped wool and linen-blend and leather bomber jacket, Candy embellished suede and leather platform sandals and metallic patchwork camera bag
, all by Saint Laurent, Cayleigh flared-sleeve cutout jumpsuit by Hervé Léger, «Blow in Case of Fashion Emergency» necklace by Chanel and round sunglasses with hearts by Miu Miu.
LoL, Sandra
Photos Streetparade at Baur au Lac: © David Biedert Photography
All other pictures: © Sandra Bauknecht
Looking for a bag this season you can carry with anything? Lucky us… backpacks are still around and more trendy than ever in many outstanding designs. Your chiropractor will tell you they should never go away, but no matter what the backpack trend is taking over street style. And they even work at night…
1 Large backpack with Pallas Heads appliqué by Burberry
2 Badge-appliqué satin backpack by Miu Miu (30% off on sale)
3 Stripe-trimmed embellished metallic brocade backpack by Gucci
4 Appliquéd leather backpack by Givenchy
5 Appliquéd leather backpack by Fendi
6 Quilted backpack by Prada
I am so in love with this sequined backpack by Saint Laurent.
Such a special piece – ruffle backpack by Fenty by Rihanna.
Which one is your favorite?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
This is truly breaking news – Colette, the famous Parisian concept store, is closing down after 20 years. Saint Laurent will be taking over the Rue Saint Honoré location.
The founder of Colette, Colette Roussaux, and her daughter, Sarah Andelman, in their store.
Founded in 1997 by Colette Roussaux, the house has been led by her daughter Sarah Andelman in recent years.
The boutique became renowned for its extreme fashion edits, from high end designers to upcoming street labels, Colette had it all and combined this choice with an eclectic mix of lifestyle products. You could always find up-and-coming designers, such as Proenza Schouler, Mary Katrantzou and Rodarte.
Mary Katrantzou with me wearing her «Jewel Tree Dress» at Colette.
Personally speaking, I went to many fashion events that were hosted at Colette and it was always a pit stop during fashion week for inspiration. I shopped next to Kate Perry and partied with Mary Katrantzou during her launch event with Longchamp.
Colette, you will be missed! Stay tuned, the next breaking news will be coming up shortly as H&M will be announcing their next designer collaboration today!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Colette, via Agnes Dherbeys for The New York Times, © Sandra Bauknecht